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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.07, 971.73 and 442.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.07, 971.73 and 442.89 is: 664.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.07 : 971.73 = 442.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.07/971.73 = 442.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.07x = 971.73 × 442.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.07x = 430,369.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,369.50/648.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.08

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